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The basic idea is that you knit or crochet one row per day of a blanket in a color that coordinates with the temperature. If you use about eight to ten different colors, you’ll get a beautiful variation throughout the year. Depending on the climate where you live, each color will probably correspond to between five and twelve degrees.  (source)

1:Tunisian Temperature Blanket by Nona Davenport

2: Neat Riiples Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern

3: Granny Stripe Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern

4: Groovy Ghan Temperature Blanket/ Afghan Crochet Pattern

5: 95 Days Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern

6: Square Design Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern

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Asian Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets are easy to prepare and cook on the grill in no time! 

Tin foil dinners are always a good idea during the hot summer months. They are easy to prepare and cook on the grill in no time. These Asian Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets are a family favorite. The packets are made on the grill and taste just like stir fry. The best part? You don’t have to stand over the hot stove to make dinner, the grill does all of the work!

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Found in The Telegraph.

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